Agenda

October

The "Russian Energy Week" Energy Efficiency and Energy Development International Forum will take place in Moscow on October 3–7, 2017 in accordance with Order No. 2026-r of the Government of the Russian Federation dated September 27, 2016. The Forum is being held to demonstrate the prospects of the Russian fuel and energy industry and unlock the potential of international cooperation in energy. The Forum will serve as a platform for a discussion of the main challenges faced by the energy sector and topical problems involving the development of: the gas industry; the oil industry; the coal industry; petrochemistry; electricity; energy conservation and increased energy efficiency. The Forum will bring together the CEOs of major global and Russian energy companies.

Africa Oil Week is the meeting place for Africa’s upstream oil and gas market – and with 16 hours more conference content than last year, it’s bigger and better than ever before. Now in its 24th year, the event brings together governments, national oil companies, investors, corporate players, independents and financiers – giving them a place to network, discuss and share knowledge. Africa Oil Week attracts the highest quality speakers. Sessions are headed by top figures in the sector, including ministers, heads of NOCs, leading scientists and CEOs from major and independent firms.

November

The next UN World Climate Change Conference, Cop 23, will be held in Bonn as announced in the previous COP. However, the presidency will not go to Germany, but to the Fiji Islands. A choice from a highly symbolic value if one takes into account the fact that island states, island atolls, and small island nations are more at risk due to climate change.

The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) is one of the world’s most influential events for the oil and gas industry. As a premium exhibition platform, in the framework of its over 135,000 sqm of exhibition space and 25 pavillions, ADIPEC enables professionals from around the world to do business and grow. Each year, ADIPEC provides one of the most important channels to do business and exchange information, attracting Energy Ministers, global CEO’s and leading decision makers across the 4 days of business discussions and knowledge exchange.

On November 20-24, 2017 the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) will hold its fourth Gas Summit in Bolovia. The event will be attended by the Heads of State for GECF Member countries who will gather to discuss the highest level developments, trends, and policies related to natural gas and to the energy sector as a whole, and top come to terms for a joint approach in the international commerce of natural gas.